The slave ship Pilgrim departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Pilgrim; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hill, J M. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 15 April 1840. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 35 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.